2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Electric · FE12 BNL
2012 Toyota Auris (1.8L, electric). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 163,270 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 BNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 163,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 BNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (FE12 BNL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FE12 BNL Mileage History
- 13/07/2023112,453 mi
- 17/07/2024125,210 mi+12,757 mi
- 09/07/2025144,485 mi+19,275 mi
- 12/07/2025144,513 mi+28 mi
- 21/07/2026163,270 mi+18,757 mi
Average of roughly 16,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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